Ryder's 1!

May 21, 2016

Ryder's birthday is May 23rd, but we celebrated it on Saturday, May 21st.  Courtney planned a Mickey Mouse party for him. He  loved his presents and didn't want to quit playing with one to open another one.

He was very careful with his Mickey cake. (Nikelle and her mom made the cake!) We love you Ryder!

Randy's 28!

May 7, 2016

We celebrated Randy's 28th birthday by cooking hamburgers and a fire in their pit, and roasted some marshmallows.  The babies had a cage to keep them from the fire. Maden and Annie loved the cake and helping to blow out the candles. 

Tulips

Blake planted more tulip bulbs last falls, and this spring they were absolutely wonderful.  It seemed that everywhere you looked there were some tulips.  It was amazing. I just wish they would last longer.

Molly's 1!

March 31 & April 1, 2016

Molly turned 1 on Thursday, March 31st! She celebrated her birthday by going to a wedding luncheon and a reception.  She had her real celebration on Friday, April 1st.  Her cousins loved helping her open her presents.  Aunt Cindy and Uncle Ken made sure she was all decked out with everything Superman!

She was very dainty and didn't really smash her beautiful cake.  We love you, Molly!

Easter Egg and Treasure Hunts

March 19 & 26 2016

We had an impromptu "treasure and candy" hunt because other plans fell through. We had it in the house because it was windy and cold outside.  Maden and Annie loved finding their treasures and helping the babies find theirs.  Clark's favorite part was climbing up the stairs.

Then the next week, Maden and Annie had a real Easter egg hunt outside.  It was still windy and cold, but not as bad as the week before.  They had great fun finding all the eggs, even the ones that were hidden way up high.  Clark loved watching from the door.  After all the eggs were found, Brian blew some bubbles to chase. 

Super Bowl

I am finally catching up with my blog posts! 

February 7, 2016

Jared and Nikelle hosted our family Super Bowl party in their wonderful new family room. It was a great party filled with good food, and fun with the babies. I don't really care who wins the game, it's just a fun excuse to be together!

Annual West Yellowstone Trip

January 22-24, 2016

We decided to head up to West Yellowstone for our annual snow machining trip. It was a little different this year for three reasons.  1. There was good snow! 2. Brian's family could come! 3. Three babies under a year old!  

It's hard work getting all the stuff into the condo!

Molly's such a little poser like her mommy! Ryder's shirt says Wave Rider, pretty cute.

The kids had a great time in the pool!

Saturday morning, Jared, Nikelle, Brian, Celia and Maden went for a ride. Maden loved it.  We need to get him and Nikelle helmets that fit better. Brian found out he kind of liked riding too.

This seems to happen quite a bit, getting stuck that is.  Celia got stuck in the morning, and Randy or Jared got stuck in the afternoon when they went on a big boys only ride.

Maden and Annie went out to play in all that snow. 

Celia and Clark came out to help build a snowman.  It was hard work because the snow was pretty powdery, it didn't pack very well, but with Celia's determination, she got it done.  

There were games played with Maden and Annie, walks in the halls with the babies,  and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

There was a lot of eating and feeding happening.  Grandma gave Clark a cookie, and he loved it! He didn't love the cleaning up after the cookie though.  On Sunday, we went to Sacrament Meeting. Randy, Courtney, Ryder, Jared, Nikelle, Molly, Blake and I all squished into Randy's pickup to ride to church.  Nikelle and Courtney had to get really cozy.  It was a fun weekend and a great get-a-way.  

Love these Babies!

I can't blog without including a page of these cuties.  We are starting to see their little personalities coming to life.  They are all so different and fun in their own ways.  They are beginning to notice each other and interact together.  I think the fun is just beginning!

Grandma Purcell is 90!

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Blake's mother, Helen Purcell's birthday is on January 19th, it was a big year for her, she was turning 90! I know she never really wanted to reach this milestone, but she did it anyway! Blake's sister decided we should have a grand party, so she organized it for the Saturday before.  It was a very good party and lots of people came to wish her Happy Birthday.

We had family come the first hour, we sang happy birthday on a classic cake made by Merralee.  Of course I had to get some pictures of these little ones.  Ryder and Molly were really talking to each other, and Ryder and Grandpa matched!

We got some cute pictures with Grandma.  Ryder and Clark like to study Grandma Great. 

Merralee had 6 stations for the great grandkids to do activities that taught them something about Grandma Great Purcell. I think there about 60 great grandkids, and I would say there were over 30 there. We had yummy soup and rolls and cake. It was a good party for a special lady.

Nikelle's 24!

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Nikelle's birthday was on  Wednesday, January 6th. It was a very busy day for everyone, especially Nikelle, so Celia was very gracious to organize a party for Nikelle on Saturday the 9th.  She got some scrumptious cupcakes from the Cocoa Bean. We played some games and had a great time.  We're so thankful you joined our family, Nikelle!

Earlier in the day Jared and Nikelle were able to buy this fancy pickup truck! Jared is very pleased with his new prize!